Therapists in Lowell, MA
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John Choquette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01854 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! I have over 17 years of experience as an Outpatient Therapist. I Specialize in working with Adults, teens, and tweens treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Depression Grief and Loss Issues, Addictions / Dual-Diagnosis and Anger Management difficulties. I make it a priority to attempt to schedule new clients within about a week's time once a request for services has been made.
Now Accepting New Clients! I have over 17 years of experience as an Outpatient Therapist. I Specialize in working with Adults, teens, and tweens treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Depression Grief and Loss Issues, Addictions / Dual-Diagnosis and Anger Management difficulties. I make it a priority to attempt to schedule new clients within about a week's time once a request for services has been made.
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Madeline graduated from Boston College in an accelerated program, earning her master's degree in clinical social work with a specialization in mental health. Throughout her academic journey, Madeline developed a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of mental health, and she is dedicated to utilizing her knowledge to support individuals on their unique paths to well-being. With a focus on mental health, Madeline has gained valuable experience working with both children and older adults.
Madeline graduated from Boston College in an accelerated program, earning her master's degree in clinical social work with a specialization in mental health. Throughout her academic journey, Madeline developed a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of mental health, and she is dedicated to utilizing her knowledge to support individuals on their unique paths to well-being. With a focus on mental health, Madeline has gained valuable experience working with both children and older adults.
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I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
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With a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Leadership, and Theological Studies, Bruce is equipped to assist individuals in renewing their capacity to become contributing members of society. Bruce currently holds one license and one certification: he is an independent level LADC practitioner with a state certification in problematic gambling (MA PGS).
With a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Leadership, and Theological Studies, Bruce is equipped to assist individuals in renewing their capacity to become contributing members of society. Bruce currently holds one license and one certification: he is an independent level LADC practitioner with a state certification in problematic gambling (MA PGS).
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Richard Wai-Por Cheng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01852
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! It takes courage, leaderships and hopes to change. Recovering from ups and downs in a competitive and changing world needs positive understanding of all aspects-information, perseverance, resolve, skills, strategies, resources and balance moving forward. I am committed to meeting where you are, working together to develop new personal life assets for wellness and health, and face challenges or recovering from personal, cultural and institutional challenges. My guest deserves the full ownership, respect and dignity for the success as s/he dreams it. I will be honored to work with you.
Welcome! It takes courage, leaderships and hopes to change. Recovering from ups and downs in a competitive and changing world needs positive understanding of all aspects-information, perseverance, resolve, skills, strategies, resources and balance moving forward. I am committed to meeting where you are, working together to develop new personal life assets for wellness and health, and face challenges or recovering from personal, cultural and institutional challenges. My guest deserves the full ownership, respect and dignity for the success as s/he dreams it. I will be honored to work with you.
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Gerald, a seasoned and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), boasts an extensive career spanning over three decades, during which he has passionately served diverse clientele across various settings. His primary focus lies in alleviating the burdens associated with mental health challenges, underscoring his commitment to fostering holistic well-being. With a mission to dismantle the stigmas enveloping mental health, Gerald strives to create a compassionate and understanding environment for his patients and their families.
Gerald, a seasoned and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), boasts an extensive career spanning over three decades, during which he has passionately served diverse clientele across various settings. His primary focus lies in alleviating the burdens associated with mental health challenges, underscoring his commitment to fostering holistic well-being. With a mission to dismantle the stigmas enveloping mental health, Gerald strives to create a compassionate and understanding environment for his patients and their families.
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Insight Center for Behavioral Health
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LMHC, LADC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01852
I have many years of experience successfully working with vulnerable populations in outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings. I have worked with diverse populations, individually and in-group settings. My work is grounded in the belief that change is achieved when the therapeutic relationship cultivates an individual’s awareness of self and facilitates there freedom from emotional pain through the application of the psycho-therapeutic process and compassionate listening. I work with teens and adult individuals who come from a variety of cultures, ethnicity, sexuality and gender expressions.
I have many years of experience successfully working with vulnerable populations in outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings. I have worked with diverse populations, individually and in-group settings. My work is grounded in the belief that change is achieved when the therapeutic relationship cultivates an individual’s awareness of self and facilitates there freedom from emotional pain through the application of the psycho-therapeutic process and compassionate listening. I work with teens and adult individuals who come from a variety of cultures, ethnicity, sexuality and gender expressions.
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Theodora Slone lcsw llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LDAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01850 (Online Only)
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you ever feel stuck in your life and unsure of which direction to take? Do you have trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Are there relationships in your life in which you would like to create healthier boundaries? Are you ready to make a change and develop a deeper understanding of your emotions?
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you ever feel stuck in your life and unsure of which direction to take? Do you have trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Are there relationships in your life in which you would like to create healthier boundaries? Are you ready to make a change and develop a deeper understanding of your emotions?
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Healing Movement Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01852
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
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I am a seasoned psychotherapist who provides initial diagnostic assessments, goal and treatment planning, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices based off the individuals’ needs. I am well versed in prescriptive psychotherapy where treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model, since people are more complex and intricate than meets the eye.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist who provides initial diagnostic assessments, goal and treatment planning, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices based off the individuals’ needs. I am well versed in prescriptive psychotherapy where treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model, since people are more complex and intricate than meets the eye.
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Northeast Health Services - Lowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01851
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Lowell. At our Lowell clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Lowell. At our Lowell clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
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I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.
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Deena DiMaria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety disorders and complex trauma. Deena’s ideal client is seeking a psychotherapist who can help address challenges stemming from anxiety and / or complex trauma. This client values a person-centered approach, whereby the client is met with unconditional positive regard. Additionally, this client is interested in learning skills to manage their symptoms. The client is focused on learning new ways of thinking and being in the world in order to improve their overall well-being.
Deena DiMaria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety disorders and complex trauma. Deena’s ideal client is seeking a psychotherapist who can help address challenges stemming from anxiety and / or complex trauma. This client values a person-centered approach, whereby the client is met with unconditional positive regard. Additionally, this client is interested in learning skills to manage their symptoms. The client is focused on learning new ways of thinking and being in the world in order to improve their overall well-being.
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Susan M Praetz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01852
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult. Asking for help can be really difficult. Finding the "right" therapist can be downright overwhelming. I am not your "typical" therapist. I don't believe in cookie-cutter approaches. I believe that each person should be treated as an individual and that each individual has their own set of needs. I work together with my clients to figure out what those needs are while building trusting, judgement-free relationships and through the use of humor whenever possible. PLEASE NOTE: PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Life can be difficult. Asking for help can be really difficult. Finding the "right" therapist can be downright overwhelming. I am not your "typical" therapist. I don't believe in cookie-cutter approaches. I believe that each person should be treated as an individual and that each individual has their own set of needs. I work together with my clients to figure out what those needs are while building trusting, judgement-free relationships and through the use of humor whenever possible. PLEASE NOTE: PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL.
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Susan N Hollis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01850
Waitlist for new clients
At this time I have a waiting list generating. I apologize for the inconvenience. LICSW with over 30 years of Clinical Experience in an out patient setting. My practice has a focus on individuals with Chronic Health Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Addictions. Also work with families and caregivers of individuals with chronic health problems, dementia, addictions, mental illness and developmental/ intellectual challenges. I have some ability to converse in ASL, though my proficiency has decreased over time. I work a hybrid schedule, both in person and virtually.
At this time I have a waiting list generating. I apologize for the inconvenience. LICSW with over 30 years of Clinical Experience in an out patient setting. My practice has a focus on individuals with Chronic Health Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Addictions. Also work with families and caregivers of individuals with chronic health problems, dementia, addictions, mental illness and developmental/ intellectual challenges. I have some ability to converse in ASL, though my proficiency has decreased over time. I work a hybrid schedule, both in person and virtually.
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"Finding the right therapist is partially thoughtful exploration and partly luck. Your connection with the therapist is the most significant factor in your therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling for over 25 years and I love this work."
"Finding the right therapist is partially thoughtful exploration and partly luck. Your connection with the therapist is the most significant factor in your therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling for over 25 years and I love this work."
![Photo of Erika A Caulfield, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3df23d28-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to provide quality and professional service to individuals that would like to improve their mind, bodies, and spirits through behavioral changes and healthy lifestyle habits.
My goal is to provide quality and professional service to individuals that would like to improve their mind, bodies, and spirits through behavioral changes and healthy lifestyle habits.
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Looking for someone to talk to that really listens? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Therapy is a place where you can work on what is bothering you. Perhaps you need to work on issues for yourself. Maybe it includes those you love. I believe that therapy should be a place to really be yourself. Get honest with your feelings and work on creating ways to improve what you find troubling. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel understood, safe, and validated.
Looking for someone to talk to that really listens? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Therapy is a place where you can work on what is bothering you. Perhaps you need to work on issues for yourself. Maybe it includes those you love. I believe that therapy should be a place to really be yourself. Get honest with your feelings and work on creating ways to improve what you find troubling. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel understood, safe, and validated.
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Athena M Crowley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01854
For over 20 years I've enjoyed helping individuals and the people they love to learn from life's most difficult challenges and evolve into happier, wiser families who can laugh and grow together. I believe that our support systems as well as our inner personal strengths can be our greatest instruments toward well-being. Together, we will work on finding practical solutions in a supportive and caring environment. I tailor treatment to address each client's unique needs, and I maintain a hopeful, positive approach to therapy.
For over 20 years I've enjoyed helping individuals and the people they love to learn from life's most difficult challenges and evolve into happier, wiser families who can laugh and grow together. I believe that our support systems as well as our inner personal strengths can be our greatest instruments toward well-being. Together, we will work on finding practical solutions in a supportive and caring environment. I tailor treatment to address each client's unique needs, and I maintain a hopeful, positive approach to therapy.
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I have over 25 years experience in a variety of settings, helping clients who have struggled with substance abuse and/or mental health issues . What has, and continues to amaze me is the strength and resilience that these clients have despite their very difficult concerns. I feel my skill as a therapist is in helping clients to uncover and access their strengths, which can be challenging to do on one's own. I hold the belief that their situations and outlooks will improve, that life will get better, and I utilize therapeutic tools to assist me in helping to ensure that for them.
I have over 25 years experience in a variety of settings, helping clients who have struggled with substance abuse and/or mental health issues . What has, and continues to amaze me is the strength and resilience that these clients have despite their very difficult concerns. I feel my skill as a therapist is in helping clients to uncover and access their strengths, which can be challenging to do on one's own. I hold the belief that their situations and outlooks will improve, that life will get better, and I utilize therapeutic tools to assist me in helping to ensure that for them.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy